Operations and Algebraic Logic · Algebraic Thinking

Mental Strategies and Doubles

Building a toolkit of mental strategies including doubles, near-doubles, and bridging through ten.

Key Questions

  1. 1How can knowing 5 plus 5 help you solve 5 plus 6?
  2. 2What is the most efficient way to add nine to any number?
  3. 3When is it better to count back rather than count on?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - NumberNCCA: Primary - Mental Maths
Class/Year: 1st Class
Subject: Foundations of Mathematical Thinking
Unit: Operations and Algebraic Logic
Period: Algebraic Thinking

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